The Severe Thunderstorm Watch area is approximately along and 55statute miles north and south of a line from 40 miles westnorthwest of Tuscaloosa Alabama to 50 miles north of WaycrossGeorgia. For a complete depiction of the watch see theassociated watch outline update (wous64 kwns wou9).

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

Remember... a Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions arefavorable for severe thunderstorms in and close to the watcharea. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout forthreatening weather conditions and listen for later statementsand possible warnings. Severe thunderstorms can and occasionallydo produce tornadoes.

Discussion... thunderstorms are increasing across parts of central alinto central GA... in a region of moderate instability and sufficienteffective shear. Cold temperatures aloft and supercell structureswill promote the risk of hail and damaging winds in the strongeststorms.

Aviation... a few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloftto 2 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 60knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 500. Mean stormmotion vector 28030.